Onboarding

Certificated Full Time

Certificated employees are school employees that require a teaching or service credential authorized by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC). If you are being hired in a certificated position, please complete the following forms by clicking the link:

1) Onboarding Forms - All employees must complete the online onboarding forms. At the end of the form, please click submit to send it to your Human Resources representative.

2) Retirement Forms - California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) is typically the retirement plan for certificated employees. 2% at 60 members contribute 10.25% and 2% at 62 members contribute 9.205%. The district contributes 16.28% (2018), 18.13% (2019), and 19.1% (2020).

3) Fringe Benefits - LESD strives to offer a comprehensive fringe benefit package to eligible employees. Carefully review the available plans and complete an enrollment for each of your selections.

Classified Part Time

Classified part-time employees are school employees that typically work less than 6 hours per day. If you are being hired in a classified part-time position, please complete the following forms:

1) Onboarding Forms - All employees must complete the online onboarding forms. At the end of the form, please click submit to send it to your Human Resources representative.

2) Retirement Forms - The Social Security Alternative Plan, which is administered through MetLife, is typically for employees that work less than 4 hours per day and are not already members of CalPERS. Employees contribute 3.75% of gross monthly salary and the district contributes 3.75%, totaling 7.5% toward this retirement plan.

If you are a part-time employee that will work more than 4 hours per day, please complete the CalPERS form.

If you are unsure of which retirement form to complete, please contact your Human Resources representative.

Classified Full Time

Classified employees are school employees that do not require a teaching or service credential. If you are being hired in a classified position, please complete the following forms:

1) Onboarding Forms - All employees must complete the online onboarding forms. At the end of the form, please click submit to send it to your Human Resources representative.

2) Retirement Forms - California Public Employee’s Retirement System (CalPERS) is typically the retirement system for classified employees working 4 hours or more per day. Classic and PEPRA members contribute 7% of gross monthly salary. The district contributes 18.062% for both Classic and PEPRA members.

3) Fringe Benefits - LESD strives to offer a comprehensive fringe benefit package to eligible employees. Carefully review the available plans and complete an enrollment for each of your selections.